baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CH-530949-A (CH)
Title: Bicyclo (4,3,0) nonane derivs
Inventor: HANS SCHICK
IPC: C07C49/577
Filed: 1969-11-28
Abstract: Cpds. of general formula: (where R1 = Ph opt. substd. in the p-posn. by -OH, -OCH3 or -OC2H5; R2 = -H, -CH3, -C2H5 or phenethyl; R3 = -CH3, -C2H5 or -C3H7; R4 = OH, acetoxy, propionoxy or benzoyloxy; R5 = H or satd. or unsatd. alkyl or R4 and R5 together form an oxo-, methylene- or ethylidene group, R6 = -H or -OH; opt. with double bonds between C atoms 4 and 5, and 6 and 7, or only one double bond between C atoms 3 and 4, 4 and 5 or 5 and 6) are prepared e.g. by reacting an arylalkyl-ketone of formula: with a vinyl magnesium halide. The resulting vinyl carbinol of formula: is reacted with thiourea in glacial acetic acid to give an isothiouronium salt, which is then reacted with a 2-alkylcyclopentanedione-(1, 3) to give a diketone of formula: which gives an alcohol of formula: The compounds are intermediates for the total synthesis of steroids. They have oestrogenic activity with low gynotropic activity and low toxicity.
Patent FR-694096-A (FR)
IPC: F16H57/022
Filed: 1930-04-17
Granted: 1930-11-28
Abstract: 346,995. Lubricating. TACKE MASCHINENFABRIK KOMMANDIT-GES., F., Rheine, Westphalia, Germany. April 17, 1930, No. 12163. Convention date, April 19, 1929. [Class 12 (iii).] Lubricant conveyed by mechanical means. -In change-speed gearing, a loose toothed wheel 36 dips down into oil and conveys lubricant to the gear trains.
Patent GB-2348586-A (GB)
Title: A digital interactive system for providing full interactivity with live programming events
Inventor: FREEMAN MICHAEL J
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 1997-05-29
Abstract: Disclosed are reception units with first and second video signals in a first / second program wherein one or both programs are displayed in a picture-in-picture format, a reception unit for receiving programming and capable of performing switches without visual perceptible delay from either a first analog signal to a second analog signal, an analog signal to a digital signal or a first digital video signal to a second digital video signal, a switching unit for receiving programming and performing a switch without visual perceptible delay from a digital video signal multiplexed in a first program signal received in a first RF channel to an analog video signal multiplexed in a second program signal received in a second RF channel, the analog video signal containing two video programs to be displayed simultaneously in a picture-in-picture or side by side format and an interactive program reception unit which receives a program signal, the program signal containing a plurality of related digital signals associated with a live or pre-recorded program comprising a microprocessor, a tuner, a digital demodulator, a digital de-multiplexer / decoder and a display device for displaying first and second video signals simultaneously.
Patent GB-2362656-A (GB)
Title: Zipper : stitching fastener chains to tapes
Inventor: LEE JACK
IPC: A44B19/40
Filed: 2000-05-22
Abstract: The two rows of fasteners of a zipper are each stitched to a respective tape by three rows of stitches using 3-rod needles 30, where the needle rods, and hence the stitch rows, are spaced so that X > Y. The stitching mechanism includes:- a bottom needle plate with parallel grooves guiding the fasteners; a guide plate mounted thereon; a guide bar for guiding the two tapes over the fasteners; an upper needle plate defining with the bottom plate two tape passages; and two 3-rod needles reciprocable though holes in the upper needle plate and the guide plate.
Patent GB-2356113-A (GB)
Title: Selecting a graphical representation of an object based on the viewing distance of the object
Inventor: CLARKE TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: G06T15/10
Filed: 2000-06-09
Abstract: A method for generating a graphical image of at least part of an object comprising the steps of determining a viewing distance between the object and a viewpoint and using the determined distance to select, from a plurality of stored representations, a graphical representation of a sub-region of the space in which at least part of the object resides, the size of the selected sub-region corresponding to the calculated viewing distance and determining the level of detail of the graphical image of at least part of the object to be generated. Also disclosed are methods of storing a graphical object comprising a plurality of polygons, creating a world database representing differently sized regions of space and generating an approximation representation of a graphical object comprising a plurality of polygons for imposter generation.
Patent GB-2365397-A (GB)
Title: Trailer mounting for service lines
Inventor: ATTREE ROY FRANCIS
IPC: B60D1/62
Filed: 2000-06-30
Abstract: A connecting device (3) for service lines between a tractor and a trailer (1) comprises an arm (5) along which the service lines extend. The arm (5) is pivotably mounted to a support (6, see figure 2) on the front of the trailer (1) so that it is pivotable about a substantially vertical axis (9).
Patent GB-2354815-A (GB)
Title: Pressure regulating valve
Inventor: PHILIPPE LEGRAND
IPC: G05D16/06
Filed: 2000-08-10
Abstract: A valve comprises a spring 26 having a surface 26a engageable with a seating 32 to regulate fluid pressure in a chamber 12. The spring 26 is preferably a helical spring having a leg 26b at the end of which is surface 26a. Preferably the opposite end of the spring cooperates with a setting member. The spring is preferably housed within a spring chamber 24 which is defined by a first valve housing 14, which may be housed within a second valve housing 18.
Patent GB-2368820-A (GB)
Title: A golf trolley
Inventor: LIAO GORDON
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2000-11-10
Abstract: A golf cart includes a grip rod (11) and a lower rod (12) connected to each other and respectively having an upper and a lower support rod (13, 14) for placing a golf bag between them, a third wheel (20) provided under the lower support frame (14), and two wheel support rods (15') assembled with the lower rod (12) to be pivotally connected with two wheels (16). The two wheel support rods (15') are lengthened and slanted backwards to form an angle larger than 90{ between the two wheel support rods (15') and the lower rod (12). The wide space between the two wheels (16) and greater distance between the two wheels (16) and the third wheel (20) enlarge the area covered by the cart with a corresponding improvement in the stability of the cart.
Patent GB-2370096-A (GB)
Title: Constant flow control valve
Inventor: MAY JOHN HENRY
IPC: G05D7/01
Filed: 2000-12-18
Abstract: Constant flow fluid control valve has piston member 2 resiliently mounted within a fluid passageway having a portion with non-uniform sidewalls 10a. Member 2 and sidewalls 10a form an annular orifice 31 that varies in size depending on the relative position of piston member 2 to sidewall 10a. The non-uniform passageway may increase in size towards the inlet, and may be flared. Member 2 may have a piston head 22, perhaps cylindrical, the annular orifice 31 being defined by downstream edge of the head 30 and the non-uniform sidewall 10 a. The side of head 22 and sidewall 10a may define an annular flow slot that varies in length and area depending on the relative position of the head 22. Member 2 may have a support structure (25, 26, Figs 3 and 4) extending downstream from head 22 which moves with the head 22 , has an axial flow channel within it, and engages the resilient biassing member (3). The valve may be incorporated as an interchangeable cartridge within a housing, different cartridges accommodating different flow capacities.
Patent GB-2371869-A (GB)
Title: Flowmeter fault detection
Inventor: KEECH RAY
IPC: G01F25/00
Filed: 2001-01-31
Abstract: A problem of clipping in the input stages of electromagnetic flowmeter sensing circuitry is addressed by flowmeter sensing circuitry, comprising:<BR> ```first and second inputs for connection to potential sensing electrodes 12, 14 positioned to measure a potential difference across the fluid which potential is representative of flow;<BR> ```differential amplifier means 20 coupled to the first and second inputs for producing an output signal indicative of said potential difference across the fluid as a measure of flow; characterised by<BR> ```at least one voltage sensing means 42, 44 for sensing a voltage of at least one of the first and second inputs relative to a ground reference 0 and<BR> ```fault detecting means for detecting a potential fault if the voltage is outside a predetermined range.
Patent GB-2360436-A (GB)
Title: Pet blanket
Inventor: DUFFY SEAN
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2001-02-06
Abstract: The Pet blanket comprises two layers of material adapted to form a selectively closeable pocket, one layer being made from permeable material, the other being of an impermeable material. The blanket also comprises at least one insert for selective insertion into the pocket. The insert is made of an absorbent material and is pre-treated with an emollient ester mixture containing at least one anti-flea agent. The absorbent material is adapted for optimum dispersal of the anti-flea active ingredients throughout the insert. In use the permeable layer contacts the animal and subjects if to the activity of the anti flea agent.
Patent GB-2357544-A (GB)
Title: Method, apparatus and support for testing poles
Inventor: DEUAR KRZYSZTOF JAN
IPC: G01N3/20
Filed: 1999-08-13
Abstract: A pole support for ground poles, such as telephone poles and power poles, is disclosed. The support can be driven into the ground next to the pole. It has a pair of spaced apart longitudinal end plates (51, 52) which are interconnected intermediate their ends by an intermediate plate (53). The end plates are spaced apart to allow the ground pole to pass at least partially between the end plates. Each end plate has a front longitudinal edge (54, 55) which, in use, is adjacent to the pole and a rear longitudinal edge (56, 57) which, in use, is directed away from the pole. The pole support has means to reduce sharp edges on the rear longitudinal edges. Also disclosed is a method for testing pole strength which comprises applying a load to the pole and either measuring its displacement or observing if it withstands the load. The amount of load applied to the pole and the degree of displacement it undergoes can be used to calculate the residual strength of the pole.
Patent GB-2362226-A (GB)
Title: Feed forward observer based control for estimating ic engine cylinder air charge
Inventor: SOLIMAN IHAB S
IPC: F02D41/18
Filed: 2001-05-03
Abstract: A system and method for controlling an internal combustion engine to improve air/fuel ratio control comprises estimating current 84 and future 86 airflow actuator positions which are provided to a throttle body airflow model 90 to generate current 92 and future 94 mass airflow estimates. The current 92 and future 94 mass airflows, are provided to an observer based intake manifold filling model 98 which then provides an estimate of the cylinder air charge 100.
Patent GB-2361472-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber drawing method and drawing furnace
Inventor: TARU TOSHIKI
IPC: C03B37/029
Filed: 1999-10-29
Abstract: An optical fiber drawing method comprises the steps of heating an optical fiber preform (13) starting at one end thereof to soften the same, and drawing an optical fiber (14), wherein the optical fiber preform (13) is received in a semi-sealed space (10, 20) partly opened at the lower end thereof within a drawing furnace and is heated by a heater (15) installed on the lower end of the semi-sealed space (10, 20) while drawing is performed with the amount of heat radiation from the upper region (20) of the semi-sealed space regulated.
Patent GB-2384001-A (GB)
Title: Chimeric growth hormone-growth hormone receptor proteins
Inventor: ROSS RICHARD
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 2001-12-14
Abstract: A chimeric polypeptide comprising at least one modified binding domain of growth hormone (GH) and a ligand binding domain of growth hormone receptor (GHR) is claimed, wherein the modification is the addition, deletion or substitution of at least one amino acid. Said binding domain may be site 1 of growth hormone, site 2 of growth hormone, or both sites of growth hormone. The binding domain of the growth hormone receptor may be the extracellular domain of GHR, more preferably the C-terminal SD-100 domain. Nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, expression vectors and cells expressing such vectors are also claimed. The use of such polypeptides in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and in the treatment of diseases including gigantism, acromegaly, cancer and diabetic conditions is also claimed. Alternatively claimed is a chimeric polypeptide comprising more than two modified growth hormone binding domains.
Patent GB-2368618-A (GB)
Title: Drive mechanism for infinitely variable transmission
Inventor: GREENWOOD CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: F16H15/38
Filed: 2000-06-16
Abstract: An end disc assembly for an infinitely variable transmission of the toroidal race rolling friction type comprises an end disc (36) mounted on a shaft (30). Interposed between the disc (36) and shaft (30) is a spherical bearing (32, 38) allowing the disc (36) to pivot out of a plane orthogonal to the shaft (30) and also allowing the disc (36) to receive an axial load. The disc (36) is also connected to the shaft (30) via a relatively flexible diaphragm (35) allowing transmission of torque whilst tolerating small changes in the angle of the disc to the shaft. The assembly is suitable for use in a variator at the end opposite the end to which hydraulic loading is applied. Such a variator may comprise a central disc assembly (15) and two end discs, defining between them two toroidal cavities (20, 21) in which torque transmitting rollers (22, 23) run. The central disc assembly (15) has a fixed angle with respect to the shaft whilst one or both of the end discs (11, 12) may pivot out of perpendicular.
Patent GB-2383389-A (GB)
Title: Duckfoot Bend Assembly
Inventor: LILLEY GRAHAM
IPC: F16L41/04
Filed: 2001-12-22
Abstract: A duck foot bend assembly comprises a standard pipework tee junction fitting 1 and a base 2. The base comprises a bottom plate 3 which is substantially rectangular and includes a plurality of bolt holes 4. A protrusion 5 of generally circular cross section extends orthogonally from the bottom plate and consists of a lower cylindrical boss portion 5a and an upper portion which has a curved upper surface 6 which is radiused along an arc subtending at about 45{ to the horizontal. The upper and lower portions of the protrusion interface at step 5c.
Patent GB-2388012-A (GB)
Title: Undergarment shoulder strap retainer
Inventor: VARLEY HILDA
IPC: A41F15/02
Filed: 2002-05-01
Abstract: A fitting for preventing slipping of the shoulder strap of an undergarment is attached to the inside of an outer garment, e.g. at a shoulder seam. The fitting may have holes C by which it can be sewn to the outer garment and a slot A which receives the strap. The slot may be closed at both ends as shown with a narrow entrance B for the strap or it may be open at one end.
Patent GB-2379054-A (GB)
Title: Ranking system for sports person based on sporting and language ability
Inventor: SARUHASHI NOZOMU
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2002-05-20
Abstract: The ranking system comprises a means for entering a sports field or a record or ranking thereof, a means for calculating a sport score from said record or ranking, a means for choosing a language, a means for entering the foreign language conversation communication ability, a means for calculating a language score from said foreign language conversation communication ability, a means for processing a ranking by comparing via network said sport score and said language score with data recorded and accumulated in a network server, and a means for displaying said ranking.
Patent GB-2389977-A (GB)
Title: Moving head projection system
Inventor: FREER PAUL NICHOLAS
IPC: H04N5/74
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: A projection system which comprises a control computer and at least one projector unit, the projector unit comprising a head which includes a display device and an optical projector, means for turning the head around at least one axis, and a decoder for decoding data transmitted to the projector unit by a control computer; for driving the display device and the means for turning the head. The projection system may project computer generated images, graphic displays or movies, or provide intelligent lighting; according to data/signals transmitted by the control computer. Head of the unit 18 may be arranged for turning around a vertical and horizontal axis. As like a moving yoke; the system may comprise a base 12 which supports a turntable 14 having either one or two upright legs 16, between which the projector 20 is rotably mounted. Control methods may include DMX and/or TCP/IP (via Ethernet) over a LAN or WAN.
Patent GB-2378369-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for collection and verification of data from plural sites
Inventor: CORBETT-CLARK TIMOTHY ALEXANDE
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2001-05-21
Abstract: A system for providing secure and accurate acquisition of data such as clinical trials data, from a plurality of sites comprises a plurality of mobile user stations and a plurality of validator stations which intercommunicate. The user stations include a mobile computer, communication links, in-terface to local medical devices to provide for capture of medical data and bar code printers for recording physical items and provide for user to fill an electronic case record form (CRF). When complete the form is digitally signed by a signature derived from a biometric authentication of the user and is sub-mitted for immediate validation by the validator. The validator can either validate and sing off the form using a biometrically driven digital signature or can request correction of certain part of the form. Both the final form and any earlier version of it are stored in a secured database. The electronic case record forms are encoded in XML, with any arbitrary binary data encoded in Radix64. For digital signing of the forms the XML documents are normalized by removing contentless white spaces and converting text to Unicode before application of the digital signature algorithm. The digital signature and public key are encoded as Radix64 and appended to the XML document for transmission.
Patent GB-2385496-A (GB)
Title: Load balancing and handover in data transfer networks
Inventor: HADDAD WASSIM
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: A data transfer network comprises a plurality of access nodes 14, 15, 16 connected to a server 12 which includes a network controller 13. A number of hosts 20, 21, 22 are arranged to communicate with the access nodes 14, 15, 16 by means of respective wireless links. The network controller 13 is arranged to monitor the load on each of the access nodes 14, 15, 16 and to control which of the access nodes is used for each of the wireless links so as to control the distribution of loads between the access nodes.
Patent GB-2398180-A (GB)
Title: Cable tray extension bracket
Inventor: LANE FRANK RAYMOND
IPC: H02G3/32
Filed: 2003-01-07
Abstract: A cable tray extension bracket 10 comprises a cable receiving portion 14 allowing additional cabling to be laid spaced from the cable tray, an attachment portion 12, which may be elongate, having at least one aperture (26 fig.3), preferably slotted, allowing fastening of the bracket 10 to an exterior cable tray surface, preferably the underside, and a brace 36 extending between the portions 12, 14. Where more than one slotted aperture is preferred, they are arranged to be mutually perpendicular along an attachment portion axis. The brace 36 may be located in respective recesses (fig. 3, 44, fig. 4, 46) of the cable receiving and attachment portions, the recesses preferably being through holes or open sided slots, the slots preferably having a dog-leg shape. The brace may comprise a threaded bar, or a rod having blind recesses in opposing ends, the recesses adapted to receive threaded fasteners. A cover 18 and cover support portion 16 may also be provided, the brace preferably extending to the cover support portion 16.
Patent GB-2387938-A (GB)
Title: Converting from a page description language to a printer specific language via an independent device
Inventor: OLEINIK JOHN H
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: The device comprises a means for converting a PDL file 114 to a printer specific language file 116 via an apparatus located between the client device and printer/peripheral. The PDL file from the client is received by an I/O device 202 and interpreted by a PDL interpreter 204 to produce a first file in an interim format. The I/O device may receive the file through a serial port, network, infra red or wireless connection. This file is received by an API on a module interface 206 and further converts the file to a second interim format 308. The second file can then be read by a printer language module for subsequent output as a printer specific file for use by a printer. The first and second files may be in the same format. The arrangement of separate PDL interpreter and printer driver module allows each to be independently upgraded. In a further embodiment the device may comprise a plurality of PDL interpreters or printer driver modules. (Fig 4&5). In use the apparatus allows the client device to print to any printer without the need for a driver.
Patent GB-2399171-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable collar having protrusions which couple a seismic sensor to the ground
Inventor: GOUJON NICOLAS
IPC: G01V1/16
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A device 300 for coupling a seismic sensor housing 305 to the sea bed comprises a collar 315,405 which freely rotates about the sensor within a groove 325. There are at least three extensions 320,410 protruding from the collar, any two of which contact the ground to stabilise the sensor housing. The extensions may comprise arms 415 with spherical end pieces 420 having no sharp edges. The extensions may be retractably hinged to the collar. The extensions may also be triangular.
Patent GB-2387622-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft control device
Inventor: SHERLOCK ROY
IPC: B60R25/104
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: A control device, usable primarily in relation to the theft of a vehicle or other relatively easily visually tracked object. The device comprising a signal transmitter, such as a phone, adapted to be operated by a person remotely located from the vehicle, a receiving means adapted to receive one or more signals from the transmitter; and an operating means adapted to cause one or more of the vehicle's operating systems to function in a predetermined manner in response to the, or each, signal received by activating an alarm and/or eliminating the mobility of the vehicle and/or immobilising said vehicle. In the case of an alarm activation the driver will be unable to over-ride the alarm until the vehicle stops, the alarm automatically reoperating if the vehicle restarts unless a cancellation signal is received from the transmitter.
Patent GB-2389106-A (GB)
Title: Swapping feed and separation rollers
Inventor: GUDDANTI SRINIVAS
IPC: B65H3/46
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: A sheet feeding system (2) has a pick roller (6), a first roller, and a second roller. The ends of the first and second rollers are coupled together. The pick roller (6) acquires, or picks, a sheet (24) from a stack of sheets (26) and passes the sheet (24) to the first and second rollers. One of the first and second rollers discourages unintended sheets (26) passed with the sheet (24) picked from the stack (26). The other of the first and second rollers advances (60) the sheet (24). A logic processor (20) evaluates interchange conditions and activates a drive mechanism (18) when the evaluated interchange conditions reaches a threshold value. The drive mechanism (18) interchanges the first and second rollers so that the second roller becomes the first roller and the first roller becomes the second roller.